Combat Edge Intelligence

Antônio Carlos Jr. vs Nursulton Ruziboev

Side-by-side comparison: records, physical profile, Combat Edge Elo, win methods, tracked UFC stats, and common opponents.

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Tale of the tape

18-6-0Record37-9-2
Light HeavyweightDivisionWelterweight
6'2"Height6'5"
79"Reach76"
205 lbsWeight170 lbs
American Top TeamTeamUZB Patriot

What's at stake

Antônio Carlos Jr. is the Elo favorite, so a win banks only +15 while a loss costs more — Nursulton Ruziboev carries the upset premium, with more to gain and less to lose.

Antônio Carlos Jr.Now 1747
If they win+15→ 1762
If they lose-17→ 1730
Nursulton RuziboevNow 1726
If they win+13→ 1739
If they lose-11→ 1715

Projected for a decision result at current ratings. A finish (KO/TKO or submission) scales the swing up by roughly 20–25%.

Opponent quality

Average pre-fight Elo of each fighter's latest 10 counted pro MMA opponents. Higher means the recent schedule was stronger; later opponent results do not rewrite the score.

1580 · 10 fightsPre-fight Elo1596 · 10 fights

Tracked stat edges

1.12
Sig. strikes / min
2.38
42%
Strike accuracy
46%
3.65
Strikes absorbed / minLower is better
2.68
40%
Strike defense
49%
2.92
Takedown avg.
1.36
80%
Takedown accuracy
20%
73%
Takedown defense
33%
2.19
Submission avg.
0.34

Trajectory

Antônio Carlos Jr.Nursulton Ruziboev
17001750202420252026

Win method breakdown

0 (0%)
KO/TKO
13 (35%)
12 (67%)
Submission
21 (57%)
6 (33%)
Decision
3 (8%)

Combat Edge model read

Nursulton Ruziboev51%
Antônio Carlos Jr. 49%Elo baseline: 47%

The Combat Edge model makes Nursulton Ruziboev a 51% favorite over Antônio Carlos Jr. in a hypothetical meeting — an upset call against the Elo baseline, which leans Antônio Carlos Jr.'s way (47%).

Antônio Carlos Jr. holds the higher Combat Edge Elo at 1747 to 1726, a 21-point edge.

Antônio Carlos Jr. enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Nursulton Ruziboev enters on a 3-fight win streak.

Antônio Carlos Jr. finishes 67% of wins inside the distance, Nursulton Ruziboev 92%.

Antônio Carlos Jr. carries a 3-inch reach advantage.

Model estimate for a hypothetical bout, generated from Combat Edge Elo, form, and career stats. Not a betting recommendation.